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Protect your privacy with these five applications

April 25, 2013 10:55am PDT

There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.

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Five free anti-malware tools for Windows PCs

September 12, 2012 11:33am PDT

Protect your system against those insidious malware threats with the help of these reliable removal tools.

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Get the Windows 8 Media Center Pack for free - but be prepared to wait

November 20, 2012 1:36pm PST

Greg Shultz explains how to download and install the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack in Windows 8 Pro, including some caveats.

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10 tips for making greener PC purchases and upgrades

April 19, 2013 10:38am PDT

Whether you're buying a new machine or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you make the most eco-friendly choices.

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Reset your PC from a Windows 8 Recovery Drive

March 21, 2013 8:47am PDT

Reset your PC tool removes all of your data and settings and then reinstalls Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.

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Create a custom recovery image for Windows 8's Refresh your PC tool

March 14, 2013 8:14am PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to use Recimg in the command line to create a custom recovery image for Windows 8's Refresh your PC tool.

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Be ready to use the Windows 8 Recovery Drive

February 20, 2013 1:22pm PST

Greg Shultz shows you how to use the Windows 8 Recovery Drive and exactly what to expect if you should ever need it.

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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet

July 20, 2012 7:30am PDT

Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.

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Cracking Open the Sony Tablet S

September 21, 2011 7:53am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Elpida, Samsung, and UEI.

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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet

May 1, 2013 6:58am PDT

Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.

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Illustrated walk-through: Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP

February 16, 2007 8:00am PST

A bootable flash drive can come in handy--but trying to create one might have you pulling out your hair. Windows expert Greg Shultz shares the method he followed, from configuring the BIOS to...

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Connect Android to Windows and Samba shared directories

April 30, 2012 6:05am PDT

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting your Android tablet to your Windows and Samba shared folders with the help of ES File Explorer.

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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?

May 2, 2013 9:12am PDT

Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?

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Quick tip: Tell your Windows 8 PC that you trust it

August 7, 2012 10:55am PDT

If you designate a PC or device as trusted, you can synchronize many settings across those devices using cloud services.

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How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet

February 3, 2011 7:30pm PST

The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.

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How to determine what device is on what port on your Cisco switch

November 8, 2007 2:58pm PST

When your network is in crisis, it's important to know which device is connected to which switch port without having to run to the network room. David Davis discusses network analysis applications...

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